Description
This Luxuriously Simple Lobster recipe is perfect for when you want a fancy, flavorful meal in no time! With juicy lobster tails brushed with a savory garlic lemon butter and baked to perfection, it’s quick and elegant. Ready in just 22 minutes, it’s an ideal dish for special occasions or a weeknight treat. Serve with your favorite sides for a restaurant-quality dinner at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Using kitchen shears, cut lobster shells lengthwise to expose the meat.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the lobster meat generously with the butter mixture.
- Place lobster tails on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the meat is opaque and tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with melted butter for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure to thaw frozen lobster tails in the fridge overnight before preparing.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika or lemon zest to the butter mixture.
- To avoid overcooking, keep an eye on the lobster tails and remove from the oven as soon as the meat turns opaque.
- Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite sides, like garlic mashed potatoes or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Luxuriously Simple Lobster, easy baked lobster tails, garlic butter lobster, quick lobster recipe, lemon butter lobster, lobster tails